Cavan County Council is set to put on Irish language classes for staff and elected members, in order to have a working knowledge of language within the council.
That's according to Sinn Féin councillor for Cavan, Stiofán Conaty.
The councillor said that there is a lot that County Councils can do to promote the Irish language.
Since becoming a member of the council, Cllr. Conaty has been an outspoken advocate for the Irish language.
He believes that it is important that local authorities take on their position of responsibility and leadership, when it comes to promoting the language.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr. Conaty said that Co. Cavan may be lagging behind other counties, but he feels the language is "coming on" throughout the county.
He said he is encouraged to see improvement in promoting the Irish language in the county.
Cllr. Conaty said: "It's very important that County Councils take on their position of responsibility and leadership in local areas when it comes to promoting the Irish language, especially in Co. Cavan.
"We all know we're lagging behind a wee bit, in relation to other counties, but I feel it coming on.
"It's very encouraging to see that there is some movement, and there is some improvement," Cllr. Conaty added.
